The Salvation Army Peacehaven

21/08/2025

☕ Kopi Session of the Month 🥢
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Nothing beats the comfort of a good cup of kopi shared over conversations and laughter!
At Peacehaven, our Model of Care (MOC) Team has started a monthly Kopi Chit Chat session, bringing our residents together to relive the joy of their old coffee breaks — with the added bonus of meaningful conversations with friends from outside the Home.

This month, we were delighted to welcome the NParks team, who joined us for coffee and even introduced a little colouring activity — but with a fun twist! (Stay tuned for the next post to see what it was all about 🌿🎨).

These sessions are a beautiful example of our care model in action: nurturing connection, identity, and belonging. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated MOC Team for making this possible, and to our Admin staff for lending a hand with the kopi that fuels these conversations. 💙

👉 To make these moments happen more often, we need volunteers to join us! Sit with our residents, share stories, listen, and simply be present. Your time and company can make a world of difference.
🔗 Register to volunteer here: https://www.givlly.com/tsa/register/details/TkRBPQ==

☕ 本月 Kopi 时光 🥢

没有什么比一杯好喝的 kopi，加上聊天和笑声更温暖的了！
在 Peacehaven，我们的 MOC 团队 开始了每月一次的 Kopi Chit Chat 活动，让长者们重温过去喝咖啡的快乐时光——而且还能和院外的朋友们聊聊天。

这个月，我们很高兴欢迎 NParks 团队 来一起喝咖啡，他们还带来了一个特别的涂色小活动（下一篇贴文会揭晓是什么 🌿🎨）。

这些时光正好展现了我们的关爱模式：建立联系、认同感和归属感。非常感谢用心的 MOC 团队，还有帮忙泡 kopi 的行政同事们，让这段时光更有味道。💙

👉 想让这样的时刻更常发生吗？我们需要志愿者！
和长者们坐在一起，聊聊天，听听他们的故事，陪伴他们。你的时间和陪伴，就能带来很大的不同。
🔗 志愿者报名请点这里: https://www.givlly.com/tsa/register/details/TkRBPQ==

20/08/2025

Meet the Drumpower Tribe! ✨🥁
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Our seniors from Peacehaven Bedok Arena Active Ageing Centre, also known as the Drumpower Tribe, drummed their way into the hearts of the audience at Fengshan CC’s SG60 National Day Dinner!

Though they only started training in May, their dedication and joy shone through in a powerful performance that had everyone clapping along. To top it off, they received a special appreciation token — a wonderful recognition of their hard work and vibrant spirit. 💙

Here’s to celebrating SG60 with passion, music, and community!

🥁✨ 认识一下 Drumpower Tribe！✨🥁

来自救世军 Peacehaven Bedok Arena 乐龄中心的长者们，也就是 Drumpower Tribe，在凤山民众俱乐部的 SG60 国庆晚宴上，用鼓声打动了大家的心！

虽然他们才在五月开始训练，但他们的投入和快乐，在表演中闪耀出来，让全场观众都忍不住拍手跟着节奏。最后，他们还收到了特别的感谢礼物——这是对他们努力和活力的最好肯定。💙

让我们一起用热情、音乐和社区精神来庆祝 SG60 吧！

19/08/2025

Cooking & Connection at Bedok Day Centre 🥘
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At Peacehaven Bedok Day Centre, our seniors don’t just spend the day — they live it to the fullest: every moment is designed to keep them active, connected, and independent.

Our recent cooking session was a perfect example. Under the watchful guidance of our team, seniors took part in preparing the always crowd-pleasing roti prata and chicken curry. Beyond the delicious aromas and shared laughter, these moments give them the chance to practise important daily living skills — all while staying safe and supported.

Here, independence is encouraged, friendships are nurtured, and joy is always on the menu. 💛

🥘 Bedok 日间中心的烹饪与交流

在救世军 Peacehaven Bedok 日间中心，长者们不只是来消磨时间——他们每天都过得充实、有活力：每一个活动都是为了让他们保持积极、联系紧密、生活独立。

最近的一次烹饪活动就是很好的例子。在团队的细心指导下，长者们一起准备了大家最爱的印度煎饼（roti prata）和咖喱鸡。除了满屋的香味和欢声笑语，这些时刻也让他们有机会练习重要的日常生活技能——同时保持安全和被照顾的状态。

在这里，我们鼓励独立、培养友情，快乐永远是“主菜”。💛

18/08/2025

🧠 Dementia Awareness Talk at Carehaven
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We were grateful for the opportunity to share about dementia with around 20 migrant domestic workers at Carehaven — a Salvation Army service providing shelter and support to foreign domestic workers facing challenging circumstances.

As part of Carehaven’s programmes, this session aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge about dementia, its signs, and how to better care for persons living with the condition.

Beyond being a valuable skill for their future job opportunities, this training empowers them to become even more confident, capable, and compassionate caregivers — making a positive difference in the lives of those they look after. ❤️

🧠 Carehaven 失智症认知分享会

我们很感恩有机会在 Carehaven 跟大约 20 位外籍家庭帮佣分享关于失智症的知识。Carehaven 是救世军的一个服务中心，为在困难情况下的外籍家庭帮佣提供住宿和支持。

作为 Carehaven 活动的一部分，这次分享会让大家认识失智症、它的症状，以及如何更好地照顾失智症患者。

这些知识不仅对她们未来的工作有帮助，也能让她们更有信心、更有能力、更有爱心去照顾别人，为服务对象的生活带来正面影响。 ❤️

14/08/2025

A National Day Treat for Our Residents! 🎉🍱🎂
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This National Day, our residents enjoyed a delicious bento lunch and thoughtful goodie bags, thanks to the generosity of ACES Care and Zeles. ❤️

The celebration was made even sweeter with a beautiful SG60 birthday cake for Peacehaven — enjoyed by our staff during our National Day lunch. A lovely gesture that brought joy, smiles, and the true spirit of community to our celebration.

A heartfelt thank you to ACES Care and Zeles for making our SG60 festivities extra special! 🥰

🎉🍱🎂 给长者们的国庆惊喜！

今年国庆节，我们的长者享用了美味的便当午餐，还有满满心意的礼包，这都要感谢 ACES Care 和 Zeles 的慷慨支持 ❤️

庆祝活动更甜蜜的是，一份漂亮的 SG60 生日蛋糕送给平安院——在国庆午餐时由我们的员工一起分享。这份温暖的心意，让大家收获了欢乐、笑容，也感受到了满满的社区精神。

衷心感谢 ACES Care 和 Zeles，让我们的 SG60 庆祝变得更加特别！ 🥰

12/08/2025

👨‍🍳✨ A MasterChef Experience to Remember!

Seniors from Bedok Arena Active Ageing Centre and were treated to something truly special — a live cooking demo with Chef Gary Maclean, Scotland’s first National Chef and MasterChef winner!

🧠The session began with Dr. Katie sharing how good food supports mental wellbeing, followed by Chef Gary preparing his Warm Asian Salmon with Pickled Cucumber & Mango Salsa — fresh, flavourful, and brain-friendly!

The event ended on a high with an omelette challenge between two volunteer seniors, full of joy and community spirit.🍳

Huge thanks to Chef Gary and everyone who made this event so enriching! 💛

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

A glimpse of our latest Bedok Arena Active Ageing Centre outreach, this time bringing the fun and connection to residents around Fengshan Mulberry! 🌿💬

From friendly chats to introducing our programmes and services, these sessions are all about reaching seniors right where they are — helping them stay active, engaged, and connected to the community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and to our dedicated team and partners for making these neighbourhood meet-ups possible! 💛

09/08/2025

🎉 Happy 60th Birthday, Singapore! 🎉

This SG60, we celebrate not only our nation’s achievements, but also the vibrant community spirit that has shaped us over the decades.

At Peacehaven, we see this spirit every day — in the way neighbours look out for each other, in the dedication of caregivers, and in the joy of our seniors sharing their stories and wisdom with the next generation.

Just as Singapore has grown stronger through unity, we believe in building a caring village where every person, young or old, feels valued, supported, and connected.

Here’s to a future where we continue ageing well, caring for one another, and keeping our kampong spirit alive! ❤️🏡

Happy National Day, Singapore!

🎉 新加坡 60 岁生日快乐！🎉

今年 SG60，我们不仅庆祝国家的成就，也庆祝几十年来塑造我们的热情社区精神。

在 Peacehaven，我们每天都能看到这种精神——邻里之间的互相关心、照顾者的用心付出，还有长者们把他们的故事和智慧分享给下一代的喜悦。

就像新加坡在团结中变得更强大一样，我们也相信要建立一个充满关爱的“大家庭”，让每个人，无论老少，都能感到被重视、被支持、被连接在一起。

愿未来我们继续健康乐龄，互相关心，把我们的甘榜精神延续下去！❤️🏡

国庆快乐，新加坡！

08/08/2025

🎉 Episode 2 is now LIVE! 👩‍🍳👧

Our Seniors’ Culinary Legacy continues with a very special duo: beloved home chef Aunty Kim Lian and her granddaughter Valerie!

Together, they prepare a rich and flavourful Peranakan Buah Keluak dish — but the highlight goes beyond the recipe. Through heartfelt questions from Valerie, we get to know more about Aunty Kim Lian’s passion for cooking, her go-to dishes, and what it means to her to be part of this series and of Bedok Arena Active Ageing Centre.

📺 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/4G_Z1u0gAgM
💬 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support our community of seniors!

🙏 Thank you to Aunty Kim Lian and Valerie for sharing their time, recipes, and memories with all of us.

👀 P.S. Episode 3 has already been filmed — featuring another inspiring elder… and a surprise guest. Stay tuned!

07/08/2025

🎥 We’re on the news!
Catch the official launch of It Takes a Village — our ground-up initiative led by Peacehaven and supported by Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore — as featured on CNA Singapore Tonight during The Salvation Army’s 90th Anniversary Luncheon.

📺 In this special segment, our Director of Education, Dr. Katie, shares how this movement is shifting caregiving from clinical spaces into the heart of the community — where caregivers can be seen, supported, and empowered.
“It’s not just about teaching people how to care,” she said. “It’s about helping them feel less alone in the journey.”

✨ It Takes a Village is here to support all caregivers — from family members to migrant domestic workers — with skills, peer support, and access to relevant services.

🫂 Because everybody is a caregiver, and no one should have to walk this path alone.

🙏 Thank you to CNA for spotlighting this important work, and to every caregiver and partner walking with us.

👉 Watch the clip now and learn how you can be part of this caregiving movement.

06/08/2025

🛒 Grocery Run with a Heart! 💛

On 24 July, our seniors from Bedok Arena Active Ageing Centre enjoyed a meaningful grocery shopping session at NTUC Finest Bedok Mall— made extra special thanks to the warm companionship of volunteers from Maybank and the generous support of South East CDC.

Each senior was paired with a Maybank volunteer, who offered a helping hand with shopping baskets, grocery bags, and cheerful conversation. Beyond the groceries, it was the kindness, connection, and shared laughter that truly filled everyone’s morning.

✨ A huge thank you to Maybank and South East CDC for making this experience possible!

📩 If your organisation is looking to give back meaningfully — by volunteering, partnering, or supporting our work — we’d love to hear from you: Peacehaven.CRE@smmt.salvationarmy.org

🛒 有爱心的买菜活动！💛

7月24号，我们Bedok Arena Active Ageing Centre的长者们到Bedok Mall的NTUC Finest开心买菜。这次的活动特别温暖，因为有Maybank的志愿者陪同，还有South East CDC的支持。

每位长者都有一位Maybank志愿者一起陪着，不但帮忙拿篮子、提购物袋，还聊聊天，笑声不断。不只是买东西，更是一次充满关爱和连结的早晨！

✨ 非常感谢Maybank和South East CDC，让这个有意义的活动变成可能！

📩 如果您的机构也想用有意义的方式回馈社会——无论是做志愿者、合作，还是支持我们的工作——欢迎联系：Peacehaven.CRE@smmt.salvationarmy.org